I was really nervous and unsure about sharing my journey with alcohol in a podcast episode. But the more I speak to people about this in-person, the more I realised it would perhaps help others to hear my journey. And so, I’m being brave.

I decided to cut out alcohol at the start of 2026, not due to addiction, but because I finally admitted to myself that drinking had been causing me big problems throughout my entire adult life.

Now, six months sober, I’ve decided to share the reasons behind my decision, the challenges I’ve faced with alcohol and the positive impacts sobriety has had on my life so far.

P.S. I’m not here to preach or tell you what to do. You do you. But if this resonates with you and you find it helpful, it was worth me being open about it.

Some of the things I chat about:

- My reasons for quitting alcohol

- The impact of ADHD* on my drinking behaviour

- Some of the struggles I’ve faced with socialising while sober

- The positive impacts of sobriety on my mental health, fitness and energy

- Some of my strategies for maintaining boundaries in social settings (peer-pressure to drink was my biggest fear when quitting)

* I’m diagnosed ADHD and am pretty certain I’m AuDHD. Either way, I’m sure there’s a link with my neurodivergence and the alcohol problems I’ve had.

Resources (UK)

- Your GP is always a good first step

- Drinkline: 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am–8pm, weekends 11am–4pm). Drinkline Scotland: 0800 731 4314

- We Are With You: wearewithyou.org.uk

- Alcohol Change UK: alcoholchange.org.uk

- SMART Recovery: https://smartrecovery.org.uk/

- Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 9177 650

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